Motorola unveils wireless Pulse and Surround headphones
Hold on, folks — Motorola’s big event wasn’t done when it unveiled a trio of new smartphones. The company has also launched two sets of Bluetooth headphones, the in-ear Surround (shown above) and over-ear Pulse (below). Besides the form factor, you’re choosing based mostly on longevity. The bigger Pulse lasts a healthy 18 hours on a charge, while the tinier, waterproof Surround will get you a smaller but respectable 12 hours of listening. They’re both available today, starting at $60 for the Pulse and bumping up to $70 for the Surround.
Filed under: Home Entertainment, Peripherals, Wearables, HD, Lenovo
OnePlus 2 pricing details around the globe
We finally known all the juicy details about the OnePlus 2, and it is offering quite a compelling hardware package for a sub $400 handset. The August 11th release date isn’t too far away either and OnePlus has now provided a handy pricing chart to give us an idea of what the handset will cost around the world.
With 50 times as much inventory than last time around and plenty of extra invites apparently planned, the OnePlus 2 will be making its way to plenty of countries around the globe this year. The pricing chart below gives a comparison of the costs in various currencies from twelve different countries, which are presumably where the handset will appear first. The chart includes prices for both the 3GB RAM / 16GB flash and 4GB RAM / 64GB internal memory models.
As usual, exchange rates doesn’t always work out as nicely as we would hope. The price of the OnePlus 2 seems a big high in Euros when compared with USD or even GBP, but I suppose this is taking into account tax differences and any extra import costs. Even so, the OnePlus 2 is a very reasonably priced smartphone.
If you want to check out the handset yourself before stumping up the cash, the OnePlus 2 is making a tour around a selection of cities across the world from July 31st. Failing that, take a peek at our early hands-on and initial impressions.
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Moto X Style announced
After revealing the next-gen Moto G at a separate event in India this morning, Motorola is back again with more announcements. One of the most exciting of these is the Motorola Moto Style, the successor to the Moto X (2014).
The latest device comes with a Snapdragon 808 processor, 3GB RAM, a 5.7 QHD display, 16/32/64GB storage with microSD, a 21MP camera that Motorola says is state of the art, and a refined, stylistic design that offers a curved back, front facing speakers, and the choice of three different metallic accents. On the rear, you’ll find a coated silicon rubber that is soft feeling with a warm look but as been formulated to resist discoloration over time. As expected, you’ll also have options like wood or leather through the Moto X.
The new Moto X Style is expected to cost $200 to $300 less than flagships from its rival brands, though no firm price tag has been mentioned just yet.
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Moto X Play announced
At its special press event today, Motorola took the wraps off of three new devices. We’ve already talked about the Moto G and Moto X Style, now it’s time to focus on the Moto X Play.
The Moto X Play is essentially a cheaper version of the flagship Moto X Style, featuring the same general specifications with the exception of the processing package, which swaps the Snapdragon 808 in favor of a Snapdragon 615 processor. The 615 features an octa-core 64-bit architecture that should make easy work out of most tasks, without taking a big toll on the battery.
Other specs include a 5.5-inch 1080p display, 2GB RAM, 16/32GB storage, and the same 21MP camera of the Moto X Style, alongside a 5MP wide angle camera at the front. Like the Moto X Style, the Play also comes with a massive 3,630 mAh, that should be good for 2 days of usaage, 42% more than the S6.
The Moto X Play will cost $300 to $400 less than its competitors, according to Motorola. This is very interesting, and we think we can expect a very attractive price.
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Motorola India jumps the gun, announces Motorola Moto G 3rd gen a few hours early
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So time differences are a thing. Even though the official Motorola announcement event happening in London, New York City and Sao Paulo is still hours away, Motorola India has decided to get festivities underway early by announcing the Motorola Moto G 3rd gen. According to its Twitter account, Motorola India is live tweeting its launch event which has revealed the Moto G has an IPX7 rating, 13MP rear camera, 5MP front camera, 5-inch 720p display and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 processor.
Of course, none of this information is any surprise given that the box for the Moto G was leaked out a few days ago. Notably absent from Motorola India’s launch is any mention of customization because standard back covers – no doubt because Moto Maker is restricted to the US. There was one interesting tidbit from the event which was that the Moto G 3rd gen will have Quick Capture, a feature that allows you to take photos with the flick of your wrist – this feature has previously only featured on the Moto X. We’re not sure of Motorola India has anything else to share, but we may have to wait until the big event before we get to see the Moto X and – fingers crossed – a new Moto 360 smartwatch.
What do you think about the Motorola Moto G 3rd gen? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
Source: Twitter via Droid-life
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Here’s where you can watch the Motorola livestream today
Motorola has its press conference in New York City today and we’re anticipating seeing a handful of devices get unveiled.
We’re going to be on the floor today, making sure to bring you all the Motorola goodness as fast as we can, but if you want to be in the midst of the action, Motorola is live streaming the event on its website. You can join in here.
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Motorola says our “relationship status is about to change,” so we’re anticipating an exciting event!
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Caterpillar’s rugged S40 smartphone will launch in 60 countries on August 1st
It’s only a few hours since the OnePlus 2 was announced, so while we wait for Motorola’s announcement to get underway, let’s have a look at the S40, the new rugged smartphone from CAT that was also announced earlier today.
As you can probably tell, the CAT S40 is aimed at tradesmen and people who work outdoors that need a smartphone to be tough and durable, able to cope with life’s bumps and knocks. The S40 brings the following specifications to the table.
- Android 5.1 Lollipop
- 4.7-Inch IPS display with qHD resolution (540 x 960) with Corning’s Gorilla Glass 4
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 Quad-core @ 1.1Ghz
- 1GB RAM
- 16GB Internal storage (User space 14GB)
- MicroSD card support (Up to 64GB)
- 8MP Rear camera (Auto-Focus)
- 2MP Front-facing camera
- Nano SIM with 2G/3G/4G connectivity
- Bluetooth 4.1/ GPS/GLONASS/aGPS/ NFC
- Battery: 3,000mAh (Non-removable)
- Dimensions: 144.9 x 74.1 x 12.5mm
- Weight: 185 grams
It isn’t exactly high-end, but the people that will be interested in rugged smartphones are probably more interested in the phone getting through the day without mishap. With that in mind, let’s have a look at what makes the CAT S40 durable.
- IP68 and MIL-SPEC 810g
- Wet-finger tracking technology
- Glove-on working technology
- Corning Gorilla Glass 4
- Large capacity battery (18hrs talk-time/39-day standby)
- Enhanced audio
- Super bright display
- Water, dust and shockproof
- Drop-proof up to 1.8 metres
Besides have full access to the Google Play Store, the CAT S40 will also come with its own dedicated app store that highlights apps that are relevant to people who need a rugged, durable handset.
The CAT S40 is priced at £399 (+-$620) and will launch in 60 countries from August 1st along with a range of rugged accessories.
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UK’s Visualisation Lab uses VR to solve transportation issues
The UK’s Transport Systems Catapult has launched its new “Visualisation Laboratory.” It’s called that because it depends on virtual reality to, in the agency’s own words, “help generate innovation and overcome problems in the UK’s transport network.” The facility plans to install several VR systems in that lab, but its first and main one’s already in place: an omnidirectional treadmill around 20 feet in diameter paired with an Oculus Rift DK2. The system called Omnideck6 lets you walk and run — even crawl, since it was originally developed for military training — in all directions within VR environments.
The idea is to get scientists and engineers test their own inventions/solutions in virtual reality before building costly prototypes. It can also be used to test ordinary people’s reactions to new types of buildings and sidewalks shared with autonomous cars, as they make their way through virtual towns. You know what the best part is? You can actually rent the floor where the Omnideck6 is for £500 ($857) a day to test out your own software… or maybe even to throw a VR party.
Filed under: Transportation
Via: VR Focus
Watch the Motorola event live stream here: new Moto X and Moto G landing!
Motorola is gearing up for its biggest 2015 event. The venue is New York, and the stars of the show will be Motorola’s 3rd entry in its “new era”: the Moto G and the Moto X (2015).
Our Lanh Nguyen will be on the ground capturing Moto’s magic as it happens, and he’ll bring you his hands-on video coverage as soon as possible. The rest of the team is glued to their monitors, so all breaking news will be on Android Authority as it happens.
What to expect?
We know a great deal about Motorola’s mid-range Moto G, and it looks like Motorola decided to skip the waiting and launch the Moto G (2015) early, at least in India. Details are available here.
The picture is a little fuzzier when it comes to the Moto X, but we expect excellent specifications, thoughtful features, and an assortment of customization options. There’s also talk about a Moto X Play device coming today, featuring the same general specs like the main Moto X (2015), but with a mid-range processing package.
Moto X (2015) event live stream
You can watch the Motorola event in New York live as it happens, right here. The event is scheduled for 9AM EST (6AM PST, 2PM BT, 3PM CEST).
We’re very excited to see everything that Motorola has in store and report on it live. Keep it tuned to Android Authority!
Motorola’s next Moto G gets early reveal in India
Filed under: Cellphones, Mobile, Lenovo
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